Elton John’s been punked. He said Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin phoned him to discuss Russia’s anti-gay environment, but Putin’s spokesperson denied the report and now a Russian TV host came forward to claim they made the call as a prank. How did they ever
get Sir Elton’s phone number?

Listen to the prank call here

True Love Tattoo is joining forces with the March Of Dimes for Tattooing To Save Babies. This will be True Love’s first year taking part in the event and they want to prove the Upper Cumberland goes all out to save babies. On Saturday, September 19^th  from 10am to 10pm, True Love Tattoo will be teaming up with several tattoo shops across the country for the event. True Love Tattoo is the ONLY shop in the south that’s doing this. 100% of the money made will go to the March Of Dimes.

Sheila Says: Many thanks to Josh Fracker for being a guest on my morning show to promote this great event!

October 9th will mark what would’ve been John Lennon’s 75th birthday. His widow Yoko Ono plans on commemorating the day by organizing the would’s largest human peace sign in New York’s Central Park’s East Meadow. She wants to assemble 6,000 to 10,000 people. The stunt will be large enough to claim a Guinness World Record.  If you want to be a part of it, you will have to register. Here’s the link: Register Here For Yoko Ono’s Human Peace Sign

Johnny-5 is a 5 month old tuxedo kitten that purrs very loudly and he’s also very curious. He loves to inspect everything in the room to see if he can play with it. He’s very loving and needs a forever home. Adopt him today at the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter.

I was on the air when I first found out 14 years ago that our country was attacked. The twin towers of NY were flown into by airplanes. I went outside and couldn’t believe how beautiful the sky was, so blue with fluffy white clouds and tragedy had just happened. I had to hold it together and report the breaking news. I’ll never forget that day.Nearly 3,000 people were killed and the world trade center towers in New York were  destroyed and the Pentagon was damaged. Where were you when you heard?

At 89 years old, Queen Elizabeth has become the longest reigning monarch. Today, she surpassed her great-great-grandmother, Victoria. Queen Elizabeth has reigned for 63 years and seven months – calculated at 23,226 days. She took the throne at age 25 after her father passed from lung cancer.

If you think food’s expensive and bad for you at NFL games, wait until you hear what the Baltimore Ravens have at their concession stand! It’s a “Tailgater Burger” topped with American cheese, bacon, a Kielbasa sausage, Maryland crab dip, 2 onion rings and 2 buffalo wings. The price of the monster burger is $18.

Toaster is a 10 month old terrier mix. He’s very sweet and smart. Toaster has a little sassy side, too.  He loves to play! Adopt him today from the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter.

Which cities do you think love tourists and which ones hate them? A new study found that Arlington, TX is the city that hates tourists the most. Others on the hate list include New York, Las Vegas, Boston, New Orleans and Orlando. On the other side of the coin, Chicago loves them some tourists! Others on the love list include Atlanta, Philadelphia, Miami, D.C. and of course… Nashville.

Sheila Says: They bring money to your city. What’s not to love??

(Chicago & Nashville below)

It’s all about the red head now for Kermit the frog!  He & Miss Piggy seem to be having some problems. They broke up and on the new ABC TV show, he will have a new girlfriend.

Sheila Says: Reds have more fun, anyway. But I still feel bad for Miss Piggy.